جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Innovation Management
• Organizational Innovation
• Quality Management
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Josep Llach is a Senior Lecturer at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and a part-time Professor Agregat in the Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design at the University of Girona. He is an active researcher in innovation management, organizational innovation, sustainability, and operations, with extensive involvement in European and national research projects. University: University of Girona Department: Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design Secondary Affiliation: Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Part-Time: Yes His research focuses on the intersection of innovation, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing and service firms. He studies how lean practices, digital transformation, circular economy strategies, and green technologies impact firm performance. His work often employs advanced statistical methods such as structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainability, digital transformation, and methodological robustness in empirical models. His work spans industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and education, with a methodological emphasis on survey-based research and configurational analysis. Scientific Awards: Emerald Literati Awards – Most Outstanding Paper in 2018 for 'Creating value through the balanced scorecard: how does it work?' Top Downloaded Paper 2018–2019: 'Socially responsible companies: Are they the best workplace for millennials?' Josep Llach has directed five doctoral theses and actively mentors PhD students. He collaborates with the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU) as a methodological secretary in accreditation processes. His research is supported by multiple national and European grants, particularly through participation in the European Manufacturing Survey. He is a member of the Grup de Recerca Avançada sobre Dinàmica Empresarial i Impacte de les Noves Tecnologies a les Organitzacions (GRADIENT), a research group focused on organizational dynamics and the impact of new technologies.

• Project Management
• International Development
• Infrastructure Delivery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lavagnon Ika is a Full Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He serves as MSc Program Director for both Management and Health Systems Programs and is the Founding Director of the Major Projects Observatory. With a joint doctoral program background from Université du Québec (UQAM) and affiliations with institutions in France, Australia, China, Benin, Senegal, South Africa, and Ghana, he bridges global research and practice in project management. BAC C (Collège Père-Aupiais) B.B.A. (Institut National d'Économie) BAC G2 (National Examination) M.Sc. (UQO) Ph.D. (UQAM) His research focuses on major infrastructure delivery, project behavior, risk management, and tackling grand challenges like climate change through projects. He is recognized as a world leader in global development project management, particularly for World Bank and Global Affairs Canada-funded initiatives in Africa. Professor Ika has authored over 65 peer-reviewed papers and co-authored a book on fuzzy projects (McGraw-Hill, 2023). His work appears in top journals like International Journal of Project Management and World Development , with over 5,280 Google Scholar citations and 173,000 ResearchGate reads. He serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Project Management . IPMA Global Research Award (2017, 2022) Emerald Outstanding Paper Award (2017) Telfer Established Researcher Award (2021) Finalist - UK APM Research Paper of the Year (2023) He has supervised over 70 graduate students globally and contributed to policy-making as a World Bank Fellow (2021) and Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow (2022). His advisory roles include SSHRC, FQRSC, and PMI grant adjudication committees. Current funded projects total over $296,500, including SSHRC grants and industry partnerships. As an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria and contributor to Cambridge University Press' upcoming Handbook on Project Behavior , he advances cross-disciplinary collaboration. His teaching spans B.Com to PhD levels across five continents, with consulting clients like Transport Canada and the African Capacity Building Foundation.

Saeed Taheriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• System Dynamics
• Socio-technical Systems
• Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Saeed Taheri is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, within the Department of Strategy, Analytics and Operations. With a background in Materials Science and Engineering, he transitioned to academia after a decade in Iranian manufacturing sectors as a production technology specialist and quality manager. PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management (2018) MSc and BSc in Materials Science & Engineering Research Focus: Specializing in system dynamics modeling of socio-technical systems, with applications spanning humanitarian supply chains, healthcare operations, and lean product development. His work addresses complex organizational and policy challenges through simulation and optimization. External Engagements: Serves as MSc project supervisor at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), maintains professional membership in the System Dynamics Society, and collaborates internationally on research projects. Teaches Operations & Supply Chain Management modules Supervises research across undergraduate to PhD levels Consultant for engineering management journals

Kai Hobergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Analytics
• Inventory Modeling
• Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kai Hoberg is a Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Strategy at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) since 2017, where he also served as Department Head of the Operations and Technology Department from 2017 to 2023. Prior to joining KLU as an Associate Professor in 2012, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Cologne (2010–2012) and a strategy consultant at Booz & Company (2006–2010). His research interests span supply chain analytics and technology integration inventory modeling for intermittent demand digital transformation in operations management additive manufacturing in after-sales services human-machine interaction in forecasting pharmaceutical supply chain challenges IoT-enabled vendor-managed inventory behavioral aspects of operations . Recent publications highlight empirical studies leveraging machine learning for semiconductor order fulfillment, typologies for additive manufacturing adoption, and process mining applications in SCM. His work frequently combines theoretical modeling with real-world validation, including partnerships with firms in food manufacturing, postal services, and medical devices. He earned a PhD in Supply Chain Management from Münster University (2006) and a Diplom in Industrial Engineering from Paderborn University and Monash University. He has held visiting scholar roles at institutions like Cornell, NUS, Oxford, and Stellenbosch.

• Operations Management
• Service Excellence
• Supply Chain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Moscoso is a full professor and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Innovation at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. He holds the Eurest Chair of Excellence in Services and serves as academic director for several programs. He also teaches executive training programs, customized programs for large companies, and various IESE MBA programs. Additionally, he is a visiting professor at the Chinese business school CEIBS and ISEM Fashion Business School. Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management, ETH Zurich M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich Service Business Management program, Harvard Business School General Management program, IESE Business School, University of Navarra Professor Moscoso's research focuses on how companies can generate competitive advantage through excellence and innovation in operations, with special emphasis on service and consumer products companies. His work spans operations management as a source of competitive advantage, excellence and innovation in service, and project management. He has published more than 40 articles in international journals and authored over 30 case studies and two books on operations management. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary operations challenges including global supply chain management in volatile environments, business model innovation in emerging sectors like space technology, and strategic transformations in established industries. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often examining the intersection of operational excellence with overall business strategy, particularly in service contexts and retail environments. Professor Moscoso combines his academic work with extensive consulting experience, having worked for international consulting firms such as Bain & Co. and KPMG. For over 25 years, he has advised clients across various sectors on strategic, organizational, and performance and service improvement issues. His practical experience directly informs his academic work and teaching methodology, creating a robust connection between theory and practice in operations management education.

• Supply Chain Management
• Modeling and Optimization
• Production and Service Systems Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Şule Itır Satoğlu is a faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, holding the rank of Professor since 2019. She has held multiple administrative roles, including Head of Department (2025–present), Vice Rector (2020–2024), and Vice Dean (2018–2020). Her research focuses on supply chain management, optimization, sustainable operations, and disaster response systems. She has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2008), an MSc in Engineering Management (2002), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2000). Her work emphasizes practical applications of optimization techniques in logistics, healthcare, and disaster management. Notable contributions include developing models for blood supply chains under uncertainty, UAV-based waste detection, and sustainable urban transport fleet electrification. She has collaborated on projects funded by public and private sectors, addressing issues like lean manufacturing integration with Industry 4.0 and RFID-enabled maintenance systems. Her publications span over two decades, with recent focus on multi-objective optimization in humanitarian logistics, smart waste collection systems, and energy-efficient drone surveillance. She is a member of the TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers and actively contributes to national technology initiatives through academic leadership roles.

Patrick Dallasegaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Industry 4.0
• Lean Construction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patrick Dallasega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Plants at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Free University of Bolzano (Italy). He holds a PhD from the University of Stuttgart and has been a Visiting Scholar at Chiang Mai University (Thailand) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA). His expertise spans supply chain management, Industry 4.0 integration in SMEs, lean construction methodologies, and sustainable production planning in ETO/MTO environments. He teaches Project Management and Industrial Plants courses in Industrial Mechanical Engineering programs. His research focuses on digital transformation in manufacturing, including smart mobile factories, augmented reality applications for training, and synchronization of production and on-site assembly processes. Collaborative projects like the AR-enhanced industrial training initiative with Memc aim to reduce errors and costs in complex industrial setups. His work emphasizes human-centered technology integration, sustainability, and real-time data utilization for adaptive production strategies. Education Bachelor/Master: Free University of Bolzano (Italy) MSc: Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy) PhD: University of Stuttgart (Germany) Research Interests Professor Dallasega’s research explores the intersection of Industry 4.0 technologies with lean manufacturing principles, particularly in complex Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) sectors. He investigates how digital twin frameworks, augmented reality (AR), and real-time data analytics can enhance supply chain resilience, reduce operational losses, and improve workforce training efficiency. His work also addresses sustainability challenges in mobile and distributed manufacturing systems, emphasizing eco-friendly logistics and smart factory design. Key Projects Recent collaborations include: Development of an AR-based training module to boost procedural knowledge retention in machinery setups Comparative studies on Industry 4.0 adoption in SMEs across Europe and Asia Framework for digital twin-driven quality control in precast manufacturing Grants & Advising No specific grants or student advisees are listed in the provided data. His focus remains on collaborative industry projects and institutional teaching responsibilities. Labs & Teams Involved in cross-disciplinary teams at the Free University of Bolzano, particularly in the NOI Techpark innovation hub. Leads initiatives on smart mobile factories and human-centered robotics applications in manufacturing environments.

Guven Gurkan Inanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Transformation
• Manufacturing SMEs
• Organizational Capabilities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Guven Gurkan Inan is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School. His expertise lies in digital transformation, organizational capabilities, and sustainable manufacturing practices, particularly in SMEs. He holds a PhD in Management from Heriot-Watt University, an MSc in Logistics and Operations Management from Cardiff University, and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Kocaeli University. His industry experience includes roles at Goodyear Rubber and Tyre as a Continuous Improvement Engineer. His research focuses on strengthening organizational capabilities in manufacturing SMEs through digitalization and sustainability. Key projects include the SMDH Manufacturing SME Audit Service (£156,000 grant), which bridges digital technology adoption with organizational performance. He has led over 20 SME visits in the UK, identifying Knowledge Transfer Partnership opportunities. Dr. Inan also collaborates on grants like an Innovate UK bid and the SMDH DIF Lighthouse project. He teaches courses such as Operations Management, Quality Management, and Managing Business Performance. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Recent publications emphasize Lean Industry 4.0, digital roadmap design, and low-cost digital solutions for micro-enterprises.

Byung-Gak Sonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Partnership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Byung-Gak Son is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at the Bayes Business School, City, University of London. His research focuses on supply chain risk management, partnership dynamics, and offshoring strategies, with particular emphasis on extended supply chain resilience. He serves as Course Director for the MSc in Global Supply Chain Management and the Sogang-KAIST Dual Degree Programme. His consultancy work includes engagements with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. Education PhD in Supply Chain Management MSc in Operations Management BA in Business Studies Research Interests Dr. Son's work examines strategic supply chain governance, digitalization challenges, and disruption recovery mechanisms. He investigates how firms manage risks in complex global networks through social capital, trust, and organizational design. Recent studies explore paradox theory applications in resolving supply chain tensions and the impact of digital capability asymmetry on buyer-supplier relationships. Publications His research appears in top journals like International Journal of Operations & Production Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management, with a focus on global supply chain resilience, digitalization paradoxes, and M&A success factors. Recent trends emphasize sustainability linkages, humanitarian logistics, and innovation dynamics in supply networks. Grants & Advising Advises Patrapa Chadist's doctoral research on supply chain disruption response. Engages in editorial roles for Transportation Research Part E, International Journal of Production Economics, and Long Range Planning. Active in conferences such as the Production and Operations Management Society meetings. Labs & Teams Leads academic initiatives in global supply chain education and cross-border collaboration through dual degree programs. Coordinates research teams examining supply chain digitalization and resilience strategies in Asia and Europe.

• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Supply Chain Contracts
• Retail Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xinxin Hu is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown in the Department of General Business, Marketing, and Supply Chain under the Marilyn Davis College of Business. Her research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, supply chain contracts, and retail management. PhD in Operations Management, University of Michigan MA in Statistics, University of Michigan BA in Operations Research, Fudan University Her research interests center on supply chain optimization, with a focus on lateral transshipment strategies, risk management, and sustainable operations. She has published in top journals like Management Science , OMEGA , and Production and Operations Management . Recent publications highlight her work in wind energy integration, decentralized inventory systems, and competitive distribution strategies. Her service roles include leadership positions in university academic policy and college-level scholarship committees.

Laura Purvisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Management
• Agile Supply Networks
• Resilient Supply Networks
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Laura Purvis is a Professor in Supply Chain Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where she has been a faculty member since September 2007. She is a member of the Logistics and Operations Management Department and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is available for postgraduate supervision and teaches International Business Logistics and Strategic Supply Chain Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: BEng in Industrial Engineering (First Class) from Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania; PhD in 'Agile Supply Chain Management in the Fashion Sector' from Edinburgh Napier University. Prior Affiliation: Worked at Edinburgh Napier University before joining Cardiff University. Laura’s research focuses on supply chain management strategies, agile and resilient supply networks, flexible supply systems, and supply network design. Her work spans multiple sectors including fashion, textiles, and food. She has contributed extensively to the fields of supply chain resilience, sustainability, and innovation in logistics, particularly in the context of distributed manufacturing and digital transformation. Her research integrates theoretical models with practical applications, emphasizing real-world challenges in global and local supply chains. Her recent publications highlight trends in supply chain resilience, sustainable strategies, big data analytics, and the transformative impact of technologies like 3D printing and distributed manufacturing. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as Production Planning and Control , Supply Chain Management , and Journal of Cleaner Production , with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research. Scientific Contributions: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Active participation in major international conferences (EurOMA, ISL, ICTL) Extensive research collaboration with scholars across Europe Laura supervises MSc, MBA, and PhD students in Operations and Supply Chain Management. She leads research on logistics innovation and resilient supply networks. Her current supervision includes PhD candidate Mutala Fuseini. She is involved in projects related to regional resilience, sustainable sourcing, and digital supply chain transformation, often in collaboration with industry partners such as Yeo Valley.

• Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Software Development
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Konstantinos KANAVOURAS is a Doctoral Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) within the University of Luxembourg, specifically in the Space Systems Engineering research group (SpaSys). He is advised by Prof. Andreas Hein and focuses on model-based systems engineering, software development, and aerospace engineering applications in satellite systems. His research integrates agile methodologies and machine learning for spacecraft design and anomaly detection. Kanavouras holds a Master’s degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2021) and contributed as an avionics engineer to ESA’s AcubeSAT nanosatellite project under the Fly Your Satellite! program. His work emphasizes lightweight data management tools, PocketQube missions like POQUITO, and fractionated satellite systems for planetary observation. His publications highlight trends in small satellite development, including agile systems engineering practices, thermal anomaly detection via machine learning, and adapting space projects to remote collaboration (e.g., during the pandemic). Key projects include the University of Luxembourg’s first PocketQube mission (POQUITO) and lean approaches to spacecraft subsystems. Current affiliations include the SpaSys group at SnT, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration between systems engineering and software development. No scientific awards are listed, but his work aligns with cutting-edge space technologies and mission design.

• Family Business
• Franchising
• Corporate Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James G. Combs (PhD, Louisiana State University) is the Della Phillips Martha Schenck Chair of American Private Enterprise at the University of Central Florida and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa. His scholarly work focuses on family business , franchising , research synthesis , and corporate governance , with publications in top-tier journals like the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Business Venturing. His research explores critical themes such as: Strategic decision-making in family firms Franchising and organizational routines Corporate governance mechanisms (e.g., shareholder agreements) Meta-analytic techniques in management research His 2025-2023 publications highlight emerging trends in entrepreneurial pivoting , lean startup methodologies , alliance portfolio diversity , and CSR in family businesses . He has served as Associate Editor for multiple journals and held leadership roles in the Academy of Management and Southern Management Association (SMA), including SMA President. Combs ranks among the top 2% of management scholars by citation impact and has received the 2020 SMA Hunt Sustained Outstanding Service Award and the 2021 Rosenberg Center Eminent Franchising Scholar Award. He is a Fellow of the Southern Academy of Management and a 21st Century Entrepreneurship Fellow.

Moe Mojtahediمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Construction Management
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Operations Research
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr Moe Mojtahedi is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales (UNSW). He earned his PhD in 2014 from the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Engineer (PEng) accredited by Engineers Australia, Dr Mojtahedi bridges academic research with practical application in construction management and disaster risk reduction. PhD (University of Sydney, 2014) MEngSc (University of New South Wales) B.E. (Industrial), Professional Engineer (Australia) His research focuses on the intersection of construction management , urban resilience , and disaster risk reduction , particularly examining: Climate change adaptation in infrastructure Post-disaster recovery frameworks Lean construction methodologies Decision support systems for risk management Evacuation planning optimization Resilient hospital infrastructure Recent publications analyze trends in disaster science using computational modeling, prefabricated construction for industrial buildings, and AI/ML applications in aged care facility evacuation. His 2025 ChemistryOpen article explores sustainable reaction media for chemoselective processes, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. Scientific recognition includes: Research Excellence Awards (Engineers Australia, 2012 & 2013) Best Conference Paper (ICES, Salford, 2017) Elsevier Outstanding Contribution Award (International Journal of Project Management, 2017) Learning and Teaching Excellence (UNSW, 2017) As a supervisor, he guides 7 PhD candidates and has mentored 4 graduates, including Mahmoud Ershadi (project management office effectiveness) and Kamyar Kabirifar (construction waste management). He contributes to policy discussions on aligning National Construction Code with UN Sendai Framework and advocates for disaster science integration in built environment practices. His media contributions examine hospital flood risks and climate change adaptation in Australia.

• Embedded Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Electronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Akash Kumar is a Professor at the Chair of Embedded Systems at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. He previously held professorships at TU Dresden (2015–2024) and the National University of Singapore (NUS; 2011–2015). His research focuses on design automation of embedded systems, reliability optimization, and approximate computing, with a strong emphasis on FPGA and emerging technologies. He leads projects such as Lean-MICS (DFG-funded) and SecuREFET-II, addressing cross-layer reliability and secure circuits. Education: PhD in Multimedia Multiprocessor Systems from Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe) and NUS (2005–2009), Master of Technological Design (Embedded Systems) from NUS (2003–2004), and B.Eng (Computer Engineering) from NUS (1999–2002, First Class Honours). Research interests span embedded systems, reconfigurable architectures, and hardware-software co-design. His work includes optimizing energy efficiency, fault tolerance, and cross-layer approximation techniques. Recent publications highlight advancements in FPGA-based accelerators, machine learning optimizations, and mixed-criticality systems. Active in grants and leadership, Kumar is Principal Investigator on multiple DFG and industry-funded projects, emphasizing collaborative research in distributed computing and approximate architectures. His contributions bridge theory and practice, with applications in edge AI, IoT, and cybersecurity.